Jharkhand CM pledges a drug free state, flags off awareness vans

Ranchi, June 19: Jharkhand chief minister ChampaiSoren said that the state has to be made drug- addiction free with public participation.

He flagged off an awareness chariot for drug free state.

“Strictness will also be taken for this. Strict action will be taken against drug dealers. We all not only have to be aware to curb drug abuse, but also make others aware. Only with this resolution can we make Jharkhand drug-free,” said Soren.

ChampaiSoren said that Jharkhand has to be made a drug-free state. Everyone has to play their part in this. Prevention of drugs and narcotics is possible only with the efforts of everyone.

The officials took an oath for drug Free Jharkhand campaign and took an oath to keep themselves, family and society away from drugs.

ChampaiSoren said that sending the awareness chariot is an important initiative towards controlling drug abuse. This will help in making people aware of the ill effects of drug abuse.

The Chief Minister said that various types of disorders spread in the society due to drug abuse. This increases the tendency of crime among the youth.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister flagged off six awareness chariots to make Jharkhand drug free. In this, four awareness chariots are for Ranchi and one each for Ramgarh and Khunti districts.

Incidentally, awareness chariots are being taken out in all the districts of Jharkhand from 19 to 26 June to make people aware against drugs. All these awareness chariots will travel from cities to remote villages. Through this, people will be made aware of the ill effects of drugs and its prevention.